About the store
Welcome to Lesson Lantern!
We bring over 30 years of elementary teaching experience with a team of certified educators devoted to creating lessons that are clear, simple, and standards aligned. Learning should be fun and engaging, not complicated. That’s why most of our resources include links to YouTube videos, making lessons easy to access and ready to support hands-on learning. Whether you’re a student eager to explore, a parent looking to help, or a teacher searching for no-fuss lesson tools, Lesson Lantern offers high-energy, accessible lessons to light up curious minds and empower learning.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLessonLantern
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Veterans Day Lesson Bundle - Articles, Vocabulary, Quizzes, Video & Activities
Bring the meaning of Veterans Day to life with this engaging, literacy-rich lesson bundle! Designed for Grades 3–5, this resource helps students understand the history, purpose, and importance of Veterans Day while meeting reading comprehension and social studies standards. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, leveled reading centers, or Veterans Day classroom celebrations. This complete lesson resource includes: · Three leveled nonfiction articles, each of which explains the his
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.3
, RI.3.4
+9
Text Structure Activities & Worksheets: Full Resource
Looking for a meaningful, engaging way to teach text structure that actually sticks? This comprehensive 17-page resource is designed to help students truly understand how informational texts are organized—while building critical reading and thinking skills along the way! Perfect for upper elementary classrooms, this resource pairs seamlessly with a companion video from The Lesson Lantern to support visual learning and reinforce key concepts. What’s Included:Clear, student-friendly explanations
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.8
, RI.3.9
+5
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. FULL RESOURCE + FREE video
What can history teach us about fairness, kindness, and peaceful change? Help your students learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his role in the Civil Rights Movement with our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson Bundle! This low-prep lesson utilizes a FREE educational video with accompanying questions and exit ticket. It also includes a Kind Words Hand Print craft and writing activity that encourages students to reflect on kindness, fairness, and respect while creating a hands-on craft
2nd - 5th
Black History, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
, RI.4.2
+21
Great American Teach-In Thank You Letter Writing Resource + FREE video
Make writing thank you notes easy, meaningful, and fun with this Great American Teach-In Letter Writing Resource! Perfect for grades K–5, this activity helps students show appreciation to guest speakers while practicing real-world writing skills. This differentiated resource includes everything you need to support all levels of writers as they reflect on what they learned during the Great American Teach-In. Use it after guest presentations, during writing centers, or as a special follow-up to th
K - 5th
Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.5
, W.1.1
+22
Using Context Clues and the IDEAS Strategy + Educational Video
This resource includes a lesson plan with a worksheet and an anchor chart that will help students use the IDEAS strategy when determining the meaning of unknown words. The resource also contains a short story with highlighted vocabulary words and vocabulary word cards that students can use as they follow along with The Lesson Lantern's YouTube video on using context clues (see link to video below). Why this resource matters: · It's important for elementary students to be able to determi
1st - 6th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
Winter-Themed Story Elements: Full Resource + Free Video
Bring reading to life with this engaging comprehension resource featuring four original winter-themed short stories, each with a clear character, setting, problem, solution and theme! Perfect for grades 3–4, each short story includes multiple-choice comprehension questions, and higher-level thinking prompts designed to strengthen understanding of literary elements. Teachers will love how easy they are to implement for whole group or small group instruction, literacy centers, or independent pr
3rd - 4th
Other (ELA), Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.4.1
+1
Valentine’s Day Parts of Speech Activities | Grades 3–5
Make grammar fun and festive with this Valentine’s Day Parts of Speech Pack! Perfect for grades 3–5, this low-prep resource helps students practice nouns, proper nouns, verbs, and adjectives through engaging, hands-on activities that are also bulletin-board worthy.This pack is ideal for literacy centers, whole-group instruction, small groups, early finishers, or seasonal grammar review. What’s Included:Conversation Hearts Parts of Speech Word Sort Students sort Valentine-themed words into nouns,
3rd - 5th
Grammar
CCSS
L.3.1
, L.3.1a
, L.4.1
+1
Halloween-Themed Literary Elements Pack + Educational Video
Help your students understand literary elements with our fun, Halloween-themed, hands-on activities and FREE video! This resource includes: · Halloween-themed short story that is part of an interactive read-aloud on our accompanying FREE YouTube video: Lesson Lantern YouTube Station· A second Halloween-themed story, available in two Lexile levels · Differentiated vocabulary activities for each short story · Differentiated Crossword puzzle for each short story · Literary Elements flip book tha
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
, RL.4.2
+3
"All About Bats" Halloween Informational Text and Vocabulary Resource Pack
Make October a month of meaningful (and fun!) nonfiction learning with this engaging bat-themed resource pack! Perfect for grades 3–5, this differentiated unit includes three leveled informational articles about bats—plus vocabulary activities, comprehension tasks, and quizzes designed to reinforce key reading and language standards. This resource makes a spook-free, classroom-friendly way to celebrate the Halloween season while strengthening informational reading skills. Great for ELA cen
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.4
, RI.3.10
+6
Thanksgiving Thank You Notes
Celebrate gratitude this Thanksgiving with a fun, engaging writing activity designed for students in grades K–5! This resource guides young writers through the process of creating heartfelt, meaningful thank-you cards for family, friends, teachers, or anyone they appreciate. What’s Included:Thank You Letter Templates (Differentiated)Wide-lined and regular-lined versions for different grade levelsBlank templates for creative expressionRoom for illustrationsFoldable Thank You CardsAvailable in co
K - 5th
Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.1.1
, W.2.1
+15
Halloween Similes & Metaphors: "All About Bats" Craft Activity
Help your students understand similes and metaphors with our fun “All About Bats” articles and hands-on activities! Students will be able to gather factual information about bats using one of our three leveled informational texts, use similes and metaphors to describe bat behaviors and characteristics, and use their creativity to create an adorable bat craft that combines science facts with figurative language! This resource includes:Lesson Lantern Bats Informational Articles Pack: three level
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, L.3.5
+5
Halloween Similes & Metaphors: "All About Bats" Craft FREEBIE
Help your students understand similes and metaphors with our fun “All About Bats” article and hands-on activity! Students will be able to gather factual information about bats using an informational text, use similes and metaphors to describe bat behaviors and characteristics, and use their creativity to create an adorable bat craft that combines science facts with figurative language! This resource includes: · Informational text for reading and fact collection. · Printable Craft Material: bat
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, CCRA.R.4
+2
Autumn-Themed Similes & Metaphors + Educational Video
This resource includes:· An autumn-themed short story and poem, each containing several examples of similes and metaphors. · Interactive worksheets that correspond with each text, allowing students to find similes and metaphors by color-coding, cutting & pasting, or writing their own examples. · A standards-aligned lesson plan. · An anchor chart that can be displayed during the lesson. Why this resource matters: · Understanding similes and metaphors improves reading comprehension, helping stu
2nd - 5th
Other (ELA), Poetry, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.4
, RL.4.4
, RL.5.4
+1
FREE SAMPLE: Veterans Day Lesson Bundle
Bring the meaning of Veterans Day to life with “The History of Veterans Day” informational text, video and hands-on-activity! This FREE resource includes a nonfiction passage, link to our free educational video that accompanies the passage, lesson plan, and a creative “Hero Medal” craft activity. Ideal for 3rd–5th grade ELA or social studies. Print and go—no prep required! This resource includes:· Informational text about the history of Veterans Day · Lesson Lantern instructional video that su
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.3
, RI.4.1
+3
FREE Text Structure Activity | Follow Along with the Video | Compare & Contrast
Make your text structure lesson interactive and engaging with this FREE follow-along resource! Designed to be used with the lesson and video from The Lesson Lantern, this activity helps students actively practice compare & contrast in real time: http://www.youtube.com/@TheLessonLanternWhat’s Included:A Day at the Spring Fair passage (featured in the video) Focus on Compare & Contrast text structure Venn Diagram graphic organizer to fill in during the lessonHow It Works:As students watch the vid
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.8
, RI.3.9
+5
My "Just Right" Book Checklist + Educational Video
Four book checklists for elementary students to use when selecting the perfect book. This is a great resource for the beginning of the year to teach students how to select appropriate reading level books. Why this resource matters: Boosts confidence by preventing frustration from books that are too hard and avoiding boredom from books that are too easy.Promotes growth by introducing new words and ideas at the perfect pace to support steady reading development.Bottom line Just right books spark
1st - 6th
Library Skills, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
Parts of Speech Color-Coding Activity
Make grammar practice engaging and meaningful with this fun Parts of Speech Color-Coding Activity! Students will read a short, high-interest story set in a school cafeteria and identify nouns, proper nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs using color-coding and underlining. Perfect for grades 3–5, this activity helps students practice identifying parts of speech in context while enjoying a relatable story about a mysterious missing pizza at school! What’s Included: · A 200-word story: The Myster
3rd - 5th
Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
L.3.1
, L.3.1a
, L.4.1
+2
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. FREE video and lesson
What can history teach us about fairness, kindness, and peaceful change? Help your students learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his role in the Civil Rights Movement with our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. FREE Video and Lesson! What’s included: · Link to our FREE YouTube video which uses primary sources such as historical photographs, documents, and archival audio recordings to help bring the past to life and support meaningful discussion and reflection. Lesson Lantern YouTube Station·
2nd - 5th
Black History, Other (ELA), U.S. History
CCSS
RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
, RI.4.2
+6
FREE Sample: Halloween-Themed Literary Elements + Educational Video
Help your students understand literary elements with our fun, Halloween-themed, hands-on activities and VIDEO! This FREE resource includes the first passage, graphic organizer, and answer key from our full Halloween Literary Elements packet. Want the full resource? Get the full 27-page packet here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Themed-Literary-Elements-Pack-Free-Video-14562318 What’s included in this free download: · Halloween-themed short story, “The Haunted Bridge
2nd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
, RL.4.2
+3
Winter-Themed Story Elements - FREE Sample + FREE Video
Bring reading to life with this original winter-themed short story, story map, and FREE video! The video includes an interactive read-aloud of the short story, along with a lesson on story elements including character, setting, problem/solution and theme. Perfect for grades 3–4! WHAT’S INCLUDED:• Original winter-themed short story. • Story map that includes areas for students to describe character, setting, problem, solution, plot events and theme. • This resource has an accompanying Lesson L
3rd - 4th
Other (ELA), Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.4.1
+1
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Lesson Lantern!
We bring over 30 years of elementary teaching experience with a team of certified educators devoted to creating lessons that are clear, simple, and standards aligned. Learning should be fun and engaging, not complicated. That’s why most of our resources include links to YouTube videos, making lessons easy to access and ready to support hands-on learning. Whether you’re a student eager to explore, a parent looking to help, or a teacher searching for no-fuss lesson tools, Lesson Lantern offers high-energy, accessible lessons to light up curious minds and empower learning.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLessonLantern
Teaching style
With 30 years of combined experience in K-12 public and private education, we believe in creating engaging and hands-on lessons that are standards based.
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